tähtsamatele

Tähtsamatele is an Estonian word that translates to "to the more important" or "for the more important" in English. It is the dative plural form of the adjective "tähtsam," which means "more important." The word is used in contexts where a distinction is being made between individuals or things, and the focus is being placed on those deemed to hold greater significance.

For example, in a sentence like "Me peame hoolitsema tähtsamatele kõigepealt," it would mean "We must take care of the more important ones first." This highlights a prioritization based on perceived importance. The grammatical form "tähtsamatele" indicates that the action or consideration is directed towards a group of entities that possess a higher degree of importance compared to others.

The usage of "tähtsamatele" is common in everyday Estonian conversation and writing when discussing priorities, resources, or attention allocation. It reflects a cultural or situational assessment of value or urgency. Understanding this word requires knowledge of Estonian grammar, specifically the declension of adjectives and the use of the dative case to indicate the recipient or target of an action.